Pepper Hill School

Overview

Pepper Hill School continues to be a good school, characterised by happy pupils who enjoy their learning and strong relationships with staff. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and learning, rooted in kindness and respect, while fostering a supportive community for families.

Strengths

• Pupils are described as "enthusiastic and attentive learners" who behave extremely well and enjoy seeing their friends and caring adults.
• The curriculum is "interesting and relevant," with extensive transition procedures ensuring most pupils are well prepared for entry into Year 3.
• Teaching of reading has improved significantly following targeted training in phonics, with pupils reading with "increasing fluency."
• Robust systems identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to access the whole curriculum.
• Staff are "overwhelmingly positive" about being part of the team, appreciating the consideration given to their workload and well-being.

Areas to improve

• In a few wider curriculum subjects, assessment is not used with precision to check what pupils know and remember.
• Teachers do not always address gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ learning in these subjects, meaning pupils are not always fully prepared for new learning.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."